North Carolina’s NITROGRASS Band Bringing Bluegrass, Good Vibes to Four Hotels TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2022) – Mainsail Lodging & Development announced today the 2023 Bluegrass with NITROGRASS concert tour with shows at four of its award-winning hotels in Georgia and Florida. The acoustic bluegrass group from Highlands, North Carolina, will perform free concerts at Hightales Rooftop Bar at Hotel Forty Five in Macon, Georgia (Jan. 15); EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Read More

Assistant General Manager Bobby Nokley Promoted to Lead Downtown Fort Myers Hotel FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2022) – Luminary Hotel & Co. announced today the promotion of assistant general manager Robert “Bobby” Nokley to general manager of the boutique 243-room riverfront hotel in downtown Fort Myers, Florida. Nokley will oversee the hiring of new staff, guest and employee satisfaction, and day-to-day operations, including a new food and beverage outlet Read More

Funds from one-night rooftop event and community rally support local storm victims TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 24, 2022) – Five of Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development’s popular hotel rooftop bars held a “Raise the Roof for Hurricane Ian Relief” night, raising $12,000 for the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida. On Thursday, October 6, EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge (Epicurean Hotel in Tampa); Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar (Fenway Hotel in Dunedin); Vantage Read More

New Premium Seating Options Available, along with Charitable Components WHO: Luminary Hotel & Co. and the Rockin’ on the River free concert series at the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater  WHAT: Located adjacent to Luminary Hotel & Co. in downtown Fort Myers, the new riverfront Caloosa Sound Amphitheater continues its free Rockin’ on the River Concert Series with the 1970’s hit group Pablo Cruise on Sunday, Oct. 30.  All tickets are available Read More

Luminary Hotel & Co. joining with community partners to offer meals and more to those affected by Hurricane Ian WHO: Luminary Hotel & Co., located in Downtown Fort Myers, and its community sponsors and partners: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida; iHeart Radio; Cheney Brothers, Inc.; Food Sales East; Coca-Cola Beverages Florida; Minnesota Twins; Fort Myers Mighty Mussels; Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company; Flying Eagle Kombucha WHAT: Luminary Hotel Read More

Hotel is now open, housing relief agencies and first responders; dining outlets are reactivated WHO: Luminary Hotel & Co., located in Downtown Fort Myers, and its food & beverage outlets Ella Mae’s Diner, Beacon Social Drinkery, Oxbow Bar & Grill, The Lobby Bar and Dean Street Coffee Roastery & Retail WHAT: Luminary Hotel & Co. has reopened following Hurricane Ian and is ready to welcome guests back to all of Read More

“Rockin’ on the River” fall lineup includes national touring artists The FIXX, Pablo Cruise, Lorrie Morgan, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Images and artists fact sheet can be found HERE. FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 4, 2022) – Located adjacent to Luminary Hotel & Co. in downtown Fort Myers, the new riverfront Caloosa Sound Amphitheater has announced Rockin’ on the River, a free concert series that kicks off Tuesday, Sept. 13, with a performance Read More

Public invited to enjoy live music, food trucks and more WHO: Luminary Hotel & Co. and Caloosa Sound Amphitheater WHAT: Luminary Hotel & Co. is inviting the public to attend the Grand Opening celebration for the highly anticipated Caloosa Sound Amphitheater. Open to the public, the May 25 event will include a short ceremony, followed by light refreshments, food for purchase from local food trucks, and live music by a Read More

Mother’s Day Brunch at The Silver King Ocean Brasserie and Oxbow Bar & Grill WHO: The Silver King Ocean Brasserie, located inside Luminary Hotel & Co., and Oxbow Bar & Grill, located on the riverfront in downtown Fort Myers, Florida   WHAT: The Silver King Ocean Brasserie at Luminary Hotel & Co. is offering a special Mother’s Day brunch menu exclusively on Sunday, May 8. Guests dining at Silver King Read More

WHO: The waterfront Oxbow Bar & Grill, located just steps away from Luminary Hotel & Co. in downtown Fort Myers. WHAT: Oxbow Bar & Grill, one of several popular dining outlets at Luminary Hotel & Co., is adding a few special touches to its weekend brunch for Easter. Available Sunday, April 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the bunch menu will include the addition of Deviled Eggs, along with Read More

Rooftop Bar at Luminary Hotel & Co. Adds Elite Bourbon Reserves to Stellar Beverage Menu FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 25, 2022) – Beacon Social Drinkery, the popular rooftop bar sitting atop Luminary Hotel & Co. in downtown Fort Myers, Florida, has announced a new Bourbon Reserve list, featuring some of the world’s rarest liquors. The list includes 18 fine hand-selected, barrel-aged spirits, such as WhistlePig 18 Year Double Malt Aged Read More

WHO: Luminary Hotel & Co. WHAT: Luminary Hotel & Co. in downtown Fort Myers is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Party on the Pool Deck, taking the traditional Irish celebration to new heights – their 4th floor pool deck and lounge overlooking the Caloosahatchee, to be exact. Co-hosted by B103.9FM and Curate Entertainment, the event will include a free welcome cocktail, “Paddy’s Lemonade” made with Paddy Irish Whiskey of County Read More

(February 24, 2022) – FORT MYERS, FL Ten employees from Luminary Hotel & Co. volunteered their time today to pack boxes at the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida. In under three hours, the Luminary team, along with food bank staff packed 1000 boxes of non-perishable foods into kits that will be distributed to the food insecure in Lee County. Each month, the Harry Chapin Food Bank feeds over Read More

“March 8, 2022 “Proclamation Day” to honor the legacy of Dr. Ella Mae Piper by Mayor Kevin Anderson” As we celebrate Black History Month, we are remembering, Dr. Ella Mae Piper, an African American Woman born into poverty on March 8, 1884, but proved herself to be one of those remarkable trailblazers who overcame the twin handicaps of her race and sex to become a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and so Read More

Headshot Available Here FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2022) – Luminary Hotel & Co. is pleased to announce the appointment of Othman Belkadi as the new general manager of the hotel’s signature restaurant, The Silver King Ocean Brasserie. In his new position, Belkadi will work alongside the culinary team to revamp and refine the restaurant’s menus, add new prix fixe offerings, and elevate the overall guest experience with enhanced service Read More

WHO: Luminary Hotel & Co. and its signature restaurant, The Silver King Ocean Brasserie WHAT: This Valentine’s Day, Luminary Hotel & Co. is wooing couples with some tempting offers at the riverfront hotel and its signature restaurant, The Silver King Ocean Brasserie.  In addition to its renowned selection of fine seafood and steaks, The Silver King is making a few romantic gestures for the evening, including: a special dessert option Read More

WHO: Luminary Hotel & Co. and its rooftop bar, Beacon Social Drinkery WHAT: Luminary Hotel & Co. is inviting the public to attend a Tornado Relief Fundraiser, Tuesday, Jan. 25, at their rooftop Beacon Social Drinkery. The hotel will be donating 10% of all sales from the event to the SWFL Relief Fund to support the community of Lee County affected by a recent tornado. The Fund was established by Read More